Adam Keys

Adam Keys

Joined: Apr 6, 2023

A freelance football journalist who has spent over 25 years watching Arsenal, with the last 10 spent travelling home and away to watch the club. Stats, match analysis, transfers, injury updates and everything else fill my head constantly, and I'm here to bring them to you.

GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Kai Havertz of Germany controls the ball during the international friendly match between Germany and Colombia at Veltins-Arena on June 20, 2023 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Frederic Scheidemann/Getty Images)

3 tactical reasons that justify the Kai Havertz risk

Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

3 reasons why Bukayo Saka is the best RW in the world

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Romeo Lavia of Southampton takes on Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton FC at London Stadium on April 2, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

3 positives & negatives of potential Romeo Lavia transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Jorginho of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Jorginho could be a key player next season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal acknowledges fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 key takeaways from Arsenal’s 2022/23 season

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Gabriel of Arsenal running during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on May 20, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Will Palmer/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

3 unsung heroes during Arsenal’s 2022/23 campaign

Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

3 talking points about Reiss Nelson’s new contract

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Arsenal fans shouldn’t be worried about Gabriel Jesus

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Mason Mount of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 06, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

3 alternatives to Mason Mount for Arsenal

Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 22, 2023. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

3 key talking points from Bukayo Saka’s contract extension

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on March 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

3 reasons for Bukayo Saka’s drop in form

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates with teammate Erling Haaland after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City at Goodison Park on May 14, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Ilkay Gundogan is perfect for Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

3 strikers Arsenal could target this summer

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 13: Joao Cancelo of Bayern Muenchen and Kenan Karaman of FC Schalke 04 during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Schalke 04 at Allianz Arena on May 13, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Franz Kirchmayr/SEPA.Media /Getty Images)

3 reasons why Arsenal should avoid Joao Cancelo

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

How will Granit Xhaka be remembered at Arsenal?

TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates their team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

3 players who could replace Granit Xhaka at Arsenal